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Senior Public Health Specialist

Salary

$75,626.72 - $104,463.84 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2025-00481

Department

Neighborhood Safety

Division

Neighborhood Safety

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CPE

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Position Description

This position is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating Neighborhood Safety Department initiatives; researching and planning new violence prevention initiatives; grant development; contract management; budget and financial management; community partner relationship development and maintenance; and violence prevention outreach and advocacy.

Working Conditions:

Office and field work.

Work Location:

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

+ Project Management of contracts including developing and enforcing contracts, negotiating scopes and budgets, working with city partners to execute contracts, monitoring contracts, scheduling site visits and meetings, informal and formal monitoring and data collection activities, regular check-ins, tracking performance, implementing process improvements, conducting stakeholder engagement and communication, and approving invoices.

+ Provide ongoing technical assistance and training for contracted support and outreach providers. This includes the development of strategic modeling, outreach, and programmatic strategies for violence interventions, assessing the necessity of resources, and procurement of services and resources, training in various violence prevention model.

+ Represent the department in community including serving on a variety of boards and community coalitions, communicating current initiative activities, advocating for funds, and responses to community safety issues.

+ Identify and secure grants and other funding for department use, and take a lead role in the preparation of grant proposals for specific safety initiatives.

+ Review current and future violence trends and its impacts on various Minneapolis communities.

+ Collect and analyze on national data, academic literature, effects and impacts on a community level, and effective implementation of culturally sensitive and responsive violence prevention programming.

+ Community partner relationship management and technical assistance. This includes cultivating relationships with community-based agencies and non-profit organizations providing knowledge and service on specific violence prevention initiatives.

+ Interfacing with partners, including Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County, Minneapolis Public Schools, community agencies, and other stakeholders.

+ Building connections with community resources to support NSD’s safety initiatives.

+ Annual request for proposal (RFP) development. Review and analyze proposals and oversee funding of RFP.

+ Collect and analyze research about underlying causes of violence.

+ Represent the department in public health planning initiatives sessions. Facilitate planning around initiatives designed to improve the health and well-being of community members.

+ Support staffing of department and community advisory committees for ongoing violence prevention initiative planning.

+ Identify and propose the development of new partnerships.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Human Services, Biostatistics, Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Youth Studies, Youth Development, Sociology, Community Health, Education, or a closely related field or equivalent experience will be considered as a substitute.

Minimum Experience:

Three or more years of related experience.

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and theMinneapolis Professional Employees Association (CPE). (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/)

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Experience working in Project Management and community outreach.

+ Experience in working with populations with significant socioeconomic disadvantages, mental health issues, and traumatic life experiences. Understanding of vital resources needed to aid and care for this population.

+ Experience working in high-stress situations with individuals who often experience trauma stemming from gang and gun violence, homelessness, poverty, and other socioeconomic disparities.

+ Ability to work with, partner with, and communicate with individuals from different worldviews, life experiences, cultural backgrounds, and social classes.

+ Excellent communication and research skills,

+ Ability to coordinate and communicate proficiently between initiative partners.

+ Planning and facilitating skills.

+ Contract management and ability to identify and address the initiative's needs.

+ Excellent professionalism.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/WCMS1Q-066289) .

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design (http://cityofminneapolis.welcometomedica.com/page/61) with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/laboragreements/index.htm) .

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

+ Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.

+ Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

+ Metropass: TheMetropass (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/trans/benefits\_pre-tax-transit) program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.

+ Parking or Van Pool:The City of MinneapolisTransportation Benefits Plan (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/trans/WCMS1P-113620) gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, theEmotional Wellbeing Solutions (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/benefits-wellness/) , health club discounts and more.

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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

+ Recruiter

+ City of Minneapolis website

+ City of Minneapolis employee

+ City of Minneapolis job interest card

+ City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin

+ Friend or family member

+ League of Minnesota Cities website

+ Diversityjobs.com website

+ Governmentjobs.com website

+ Indeed.com website

+ Minnesotajobs.com website

+ Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website

+ Other website

+ LinkedIn

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Other social media site

+ Newspaper

+ Other media

+ College or University

+ Community organization

+ Job Fair

+ Professional association

+ Site Visit

02

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

03

What is the highest level of education that you have successfully completed?

+ None

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate

04

How many years of experience do you have performing the duties and responsibilities listed in the job posting?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year, but less than 3 years

+ 3 years, but less than 5 years

+ 5 years, but less than 7 years

+ 7 or more years

05

Do you have experience applying for and/or managing grants?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please describe your experience applying for and/or managing grants. If none, type N/A

07

Do you have experience working with or for small community-based nonprofits?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If yes, please describe your experience with the small community-based nonprofits. If none, type N/A.

09

How many years of experience do you have working with populations with significant socioeconomic disadvantages, mental health issues, and traumatic life experiences?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year, but less than 3 years

+ 3 years, but less than 5 years

+ 5 years but less than 7 years

+ 7 years or more

10

How many years of contract management experience do you possess?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ 5 to 7 years

+ 7 or more years

11

How many years of project management experience do you possess?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ 5 to 7 years

+ 7 or more years

12

How much experience do you have in community outreach, public speaking, and training with diverse racial and ethnic communities?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ 5 to 7 years

+ 7 or more years

Required Question

Employer

City of Minneapolis

Address

350 South 5th Street

Room 1

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415

Phone

(612) 673-2282

Website

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs

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